Le Palaie
レ・パライエ
Authentic family-run Chianti Classico from the historic hamlet of Montefioralle.
Le Palaie is a small, family-run winery in the historic hamlet of Montefioralle, on the hills overlooking Greve in Chianti. Founded in 1993 by Marco Bussotti, the estate cultivates around 2 hectares of vineyards (Sangiovese Grosso alongside small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) and 3 hectares of olive groves, now cared for by Marco's son David and grandson Andrea. The winery favors low-intervention, traditional methods that respect the Alberese and Galestro soils typical of Montefioralle, producing Chianti Classico DOCG and IGT Toscana wines together with extra virgin olive oil. Le Palaie is a member of the Associazione Viticoltori Montefioralle, which promotes the distinct character of this Chianti Classico sub-zone, and regularly participates in the association's Montefioralle Divino festival.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for those seeking authentic, small-production Chianti Classico with genuine ties to the Montefioralle terroir, and for fans of low-intervention, family-run Tuscan estates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Le Palaie located?
- Le Palaie is located in Montefioralle, a small medieval hamlet in the hills above Greve in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany.
- Is Le Palaie a member of the Associazione Viticoltori Montefioralle?
- Yes, Le Palaie is a member of the Associazione Viticoltori Montefioralle, a group of local growers that promotes the distinct terroir of the Montefioralle sub-zone and organizes the Montefioralle Divino festival.
- What kind of wines does Le Palaie produce?
- Le Palaie produces Chianti Classico DOCG wines based mainly on Sangiovese Grosso, with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as IGT Toscana wine and extra virgin olive oil.
- Who runs Le Palaie today?
- The estate was founded in 1993 by Marco Bussotti and is now run by his son David and grandson Andrea, who continue the family's low-intervention approach to viticulture.
- Can visitors tour the winery and taste the wines?
- Yes, Le Palaie welcomes visitors for vineyard and cellar tours with tastings of their wines and olive oil, by prior reservation.